Why are Chelsea playing Man Utd on Friday?

Published on May 16, 2025 at 12:47 PM

CHELSEA continue their pursuit of Champions League football Ã¢€“ but will do it two days earlier than expected.

Last year’s clash at Stamford Bridge saw one of the most remarkable comebacks in history.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on April 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) — Cole Palmer scored twice in added time to give Chelsea a 4-3 win last time Chelsea player Man Utd at Stamford Bridge

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 8: Mason Mount of Manchester United celebrates scoring his first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Athletic Club at Old Trafford on May 8, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) — Former Chelsea player Mason Mount has hit form just ahead of the clash

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Referee, John Brooks shows a red card to Nicolas Jackson of Chelsea after clashing with Sven Botman of Newcastle United (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Chelsea FC at St James' Park on May 11, 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Chelsea Football Club/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) — Chelsea will be without a recognised striker for the rest of the season after Nicolas Jackson was sent off against Newcastle

were leading Chelsea with 109 minutes on the clock, yet by the 111th minute, were leading.

scored from the spot, and then was stupidly left unmarked from a corner a minute later, scoring to round off a hat-trick and

The Blues will be cautious of former man hitting form just before they clash, the Chelsea academy graduate having scored three times in three games.

With football looming for the Blues, they will want a comfortable result against a struggling United.

Why are Chelsea playing Man Utd on Friday?

Chelsea vs Manchester United was originally scheduled to take place at 3pm BST on Sunday, May 18, but was selected for television broadcast.

As a result, the game was moved to Friday at 8pm BST.

But,

Spurs had their clash against Aston Villa moved to Friday night, in preparation for the Europa League final, so Chelsea’s game against United was pushed 15 minutes to 8:15pm BST.

How to watch Chelsea vs Manchester United and is there a live stream

Chelsea vs Manchester United will come LIVE on Sky Sports.
The Blues clash against United will stream on NOW TV, Sky Go and the Sky Sports app.
The game will kick-off at 8.15pm BST.
SunSport will live blog all the action as it happens.